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GENE EDITING

Yes, edit our genes – but do it cautiously

We can now control our species genetic future but this power is ‘awesome and terrifying’

  • Sheetal Soni
6 min read
An artists depiction of the Crispr system in action. Illustration by Stephen Dixon, McGovern Institute for Brain Research
GENE THERAPY

World’s first gene-edited babies? Premature, dangerous and irresponsible

Chinese scientist He Jiankui claims to have engineered the world’s first genetically-modified babies. Did he unleash one of science’s worst fears?

  • Joyce Harper
5 min read
CRISPR technology is a relatively new and powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function. (File photo: Edgard Garrido, Reuters)
BHEKISISA TEAM
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Man who created the first GMO babies is missing but his discovery could haunt us all

Chinese scientist He Jiankui claims to have engineered the world’s first genetically-modified babies. Did he unleash one of science’s worst fears?

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
DEENA BEASLEY

Leukaemia tumours destroyed in gene therapy breakthrough

Scientists have for the first time used gene therapy to destroy advanced tumours in cancer patients — a goal that has taken 20 years to achieve.

  • Deena Beasley
3 min read